Review

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Spiky-haired boys Riku and Sora return in this latest episode of the popular
adventure game. As fans know, Kingdom Hearts combines sword-and-sorcery
settings with Disney characters. So one moment you could be fending off a
begowned wizard, the next, Mickey Mouse is at your side. The game shines in
3-D, especially on the new 3DS XL handheld device with its 90% bigger
screens — although it’s essential to hold the console still and at the right
distance for the effect to work. The action is for the most part fast-paced,
the plot is engrossing and there are some excellent visual effects. The game
misses a fifth star only because the pace sometimes drags when you’re not
fighting.